Head out after sunset for a spot of night kayaking! Who needs the sun in the sky when you can take a gentle moonlit paddle on a lovely river route in East Sussex, with a fully-qualified kayak instructor to guide you.
Sounds a bit bonkers go kayaking at night doesn't it? How will you see where you're going? What's the point in paddling at night-time if there's nothing to look at? That's where this unique experience might surprise you...
The first thing you'll learn is that the human eye actually adapts quite well to seeing in the dark when there's no artificial light around. Within about 45 seconds your eyes will adjust to the lack of sun light. Whilst you might not be as sharp as an owl hunting their prey, you will be surprised how much you can see under the cover of darkness.
We should also point out that no previous experience is necessary for these night kayaking experiences. You'll meet just before sunset, giving you enough time to learn the basics of getting into the kayak, launching and paddling in a straight line. Then once night falls, you're off.
So now you're on water after dark. And this is the moment you realise it's totally magical. The only sound you can hear (apart from the friendly chatter of kayakers) is the sound of the paddle in the water. It's blissful. You might pass sleeping swans and ducks with their heads tucked into the feathers having a nap. Other animals, like owls and fixes might just be stirring, ready for a night's hunting.
With the itinerary all planned out for you, the kayak, spray deck, buoyancy aid and paddle all provided for you and a thoroughly lovely setting on carefully chosen section of the river Ouse in East Sussex, we think you might take to night kayaking like a duck to water with night-vision goggles!
